sand

Discusses and suggests activities for discovering the properties and uses of sand.

Describes the many uses of sand, what it looks like, where it is found, and how it is formed.

Provides an introduction to meiofauna--organisms that live between the grains of sand, looks at different types of meiofauna, and discusses the technology that has allowed scientists to study the microscopic creatures.

Describes the many uses of sand, what it looks like, where it is found, and how it is formed.

Describes the formation of sand from materials such as coral, rock, or crystals and shows how it can be moved through water, wind, ice, and other erosion agents.

Provides information about sand and soil, explaining the role of the climate in determining soil form, discussing the crucial role of soil in life on Earth, and examining concerns over soil erosion and pollution.

Andrew hates water and intends to stay away from the ocean while at the beach, but he changes his mind when he needs water for the sand city he is building.

Color photographs and simple text describe experiments and activities to do with sand.